Lyndon B. Johnson
- Was a wealthy rancher from Texas
- Became president after Kennedy's assassination (was the vice-president)
- Was re-elected for second term
- Entire time spent as president was during the Vietnam war
- Didn't run against Nixon because the people were upset about the war
- Championed the Civil Rights Bill
- Wanted to create more equality for blacks
- Formed the Peace Corps dubbed "VISTA"
- Became president after Kennedy's assassination (was the vice-president)
- Was re-elected for second term
- Entire time spent as president was during the Vietnam war
- Didn't run against Nixon because the people were upset about the war
- Championed the Civil Rights Bill
- Wanted to create more equality for blacks
- Formed the Peace Corps dubbed "VISTA"
Summary
__Johnson's entire time in office was spent combating the Vietnam war. He supported and engaged the civil rights bill (continued JFK's ideas) and formed the Peace Corps called VISTA, which was part of his "War on poverty" and "Great Society" policies.